I practice in the Soto Zen tradition and they never do metta chants/Meditations. However I want to incorporate it into my daily practice at home, obviously not at the dojo. I like doing this as I feel it brings me out of myself and gives me a sense of compassion and interest in others. Due to my depression and anxiety I often get far too self involved and metta helps with this.For those of you who do it I want to run by it with you and see what you think. Also do you think it's better to chant it, or just quietly think it in one's mind?

Firstly to myself ;

May I be safeMay I be happyMay I be healthyMay I live with ease

Then To someone or something I love ;

May you be safeMay you be happyMay you be healthyMay you live ease

Then to someone who may be suffering

Then to someone neutral

Then someone I am having difficulties with

Then to all beings ;

May all beings be safeMay all beings be happyMay all beings be healthyMay all beings live with ease